Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)
$7,500 off assessed home value for veterans with a 30-49% disability rating.
State BenefitTexasTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against comptroller.texas.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Texas
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 30% or higher
- Estimated value
- $7,500 off home value
- Where it applies
- Texas
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)?
Property Tax Exemption (30-49%) is a Texas tax benefits benefit for veterans. $7,500 off assessed home value for veterans with a 30-49% disability rating. Requires 30%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $7,500 off home value.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Requires 30%+ VA disability rating
- Texas residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a VA disability rating of 30-49%. The exemption may be applied to any one property you own; it does not have to be your homestead.
What Property Tax Exemption (30-49%) covers
Exemption
$7,500 is deducted from the assessed value of your home for property tax purposes.
Important to know
Veterans age 65+ with a 10%+ disability rating, those who are totally blind, or those who have lost use of one or more limbs from a service-connected injury qualify for the maximum $12,000 exemption regardless of disability rating percentage.
How to apply for Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)
How to apply
File at your county appraisal district office with your VA rating letter. If you previously had a lower exemption, file an updated application when your rating increases.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- comptroller.texas.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)
Who qualifies for Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)?
Property Tax Exemption (30-49%) is for Veterans; requires 30%+ VA disability rating; texas residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)?
Requires 30%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Property Tax Exemption (30-49%) worth?
The listed value is $7,500 off home value. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other Texas Tax Benefits
- Property Tax Exemption (10-29%)$5,000 off home value$5,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 10-29% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (50-69%)$10,000 off home value$10,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 50-69% disability rating.
- Property Tax Exemption (70-100%)$12,000 off home value$12,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 70-100% disability rating.
- Full Property Tax Exemption100% exemptionComplete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption.